Them that’s got shall getThem that’s not shall loseSo the Bible says and it still is newsMama may have, Papa may haveBut God bless the child that’s got his own, that’s got his ownYes the strong get smartWhile the weak ones failEmpty pockets don’t ever make the gradeMama may have, Papa may haveBut God bless the child that’s got his own, that’s got his ownMoney, you’ve got lots of friendsThey’re crowding around your doorBut when you’re gone and spending endsThey don’t come no moreRich relations give crusts of bread and suchYou can help yourself, but don’t take too muchMama may have, Papa may haveBut God bless the child that’s got his own, that’s got his ownMoney you’ve got lots of friendsThey’re crowding around your doorBut when you’re gone and spending endsThey don’t come no moreRich relations give crusts of bread and suchYou can help yourself, but don’t take too muchMama may have, Papa may haveBut God bless the child that’s got his own, that’s got his ownHere just don’t worry about nothing cause he’s got his ownYes, he’s got his own